In Kyiv, the Zhytniy Market, a bookstore, and cultural sites were damaged following the Russian attack
Several cultural sites in the capital were damaged as a result of the Russian attack on Kyiv last night, including the Zhytniy Market, the "Ye" bookstore, the Hinaus Gallery, and the Ukrainian House.
This has been reported by institutions and eyewitnesses on social media.
The blast wave shattered windows in the Zhitny Market building, which has the status of a cultural heritage site. The facade and entrance of the Ukrainian House were also damaged.
The Hinaus Gallery also reported damage, with windows shattered by the blast. The “Ye” bookstore in Podil suffered similar damage.
In addition, the Taras Shevchenko Institute of Literature was damaged. The library, book storage areas, and part of the office space were damaged there.
The main office of Ukrposhta on Independence Square was also damaged, with the blast wave shattering windows and doors.
In the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kyiv, a hit on a business center was recorded following a massive nighttime attack by the Russian Federation. Preliminary reports indicate that people may be trapped inside the shelter.
As a result of Russia’s massive missile and drone attack on Kyiv, the blast wave damaged the ground-level lobby of the Lukyanivska metro station.
On the night of May 24, Russian troops carried out a massive combined attack on Kyiv, using ballistic missiles and strike drones. All districts of the capital came under fire.
On the night of May 24, Russian forces carried out a massive attack on the Kyiv region, using strike drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. The shelling resulted in casualties and damage across all districts of the region.
On May 23, Russian forces launched a second strike on Balakliya in the Kharkiv region. The attack damaged the “Light of the Gospel” church building, an apartment building, and private residential structures. The shelling sparked a fire that destroyed the church building.
